The latest project from Netflix, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, brings back Axel Foley on the screen, along with a surprise guest – the early aughts ringtone sensation, Crazy Frog. The unexpected collaboration between the iconic detective Eddie Murphy portrays and the Swedish CGI-animated Eurodance character may leave some scratching their heads.
Despite the apparent randomness of the pairing, Crazy Frog creator Erik Wernquist pointed out that the duo of Axel F and Crazy Frog has been an iconic one since 2005. This connection stems from Crazy Frog’s cover of ‘Axel F’, the electronic theme song from the original Beverly Hills Cop movie by German musician Harold Faltermeyer. The track reached the top of the charts across Europe in 2005, solidifying Crazy Frog’s ties to the iconic theme.
Netflix’s collaboration with Crazy Frog goes beyond the mere cover of ‘Axel F’. The latest music video offers a whole new remix of the original track, breathing new life into the iconic theme. Moreover, the theme song has also made its way into the new track ‘Here We Go!’ by Lil Nas X, adding another layer of modern reinterpretation to the franchise.
With the release of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F on Netflix, fans of the franchise can once again witness Eddie Murphy reprising his role as the Detroit-born cop Axel Foley. The long-overdue fourth installment sees Murphy’s character teaming up with a new partner, Detective Bobby Abbott, portrayed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. As they navigate a storyline involving Foley’s estranged daughter’s life being threatened, old and new characters come together to breathe life into the beloved franchise once more.
The unexpected reunion of Axel Foley and Crazy Frog in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is a testament to the enduring appeal of iconic characters and themes. By blending nostalgia with new interpretations, the project manages to captivate both fans of the original movie and a new generation of viewers. As Eddie Murphy and Lil Nas X lend their talents to the production, the result is a fresh take on a classic story that promises to entertain and delight audiences around the world.